Pediatric Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

Pediatric Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT) is a medical procedure used to treat children with certain blood disorders or cancers, such as leukemia. It involves replacing damaged or unhealthy bone marrow with healthy stem cells, which can come from the child (autologous transplant) or from a matched donor (allogeneic transplant). This procedure helps restore the body's ability to produce healthy blood cells. Before the transplant, the child may undergo chemotherapy or radiation to prepare their body. HSCT can be a potentially life-saving treatment, but it requires careful monitoring and support as the child recovers.